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Tobacco-Free Campus As the weather gets warmer, remember that BWH is a tobacco-free campus. BWH's mission is to provide our patients and families with the best possible care. By being tobacco-free, we offer a healthier environment for everyone who comes through our doors. Please refrain from smoking on or around campus or near homes in the area. BWH has resources available for those who would like to quit smoking. Contact Occupational Health Services at 617-732-6034 to learn more, or visit BWHPikeNotes.org for information about smoking cessation.
Special Quality Rounds, April 24 "Trials, Tribulation and Lessons Learned in 35 Years of Global Capitation" will be presented by Richard Merkin, MD, chief executive officer and founder of the Heritage Group, on April 24, 1-2 p.m., in Bornstein Amphitheater.
Convenient Mammograms For employees Women due for annual breast screening exams may now walk in at any of Radiology's locations and request an exam; there is no need to schedule an appointment. If staff are busy seeing patients, they will take a phone number to call you when exam slots open. The policy is in effect at the Lee Bell Breast Imaging Center, Ambulatory Care Center at 850 Boylston and the Health Care Center in Foxborough. Annual screening mammograms are offered to women age 40 and older with no history of a breast condition.
Lotus Award Ceremony, April 30 This year, the Department of Nursing and Patient Care Services established the Lotus Award to honor and celebrate staff across the institution who show extraordinary talent and commitment to fostering and advancing a culture of diversity and inclusion at BWH. Rita Adeniran, DrNP, RN, CMAC, NEA-BC, director of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Pennsylvania, will speak at the ceremony on April 30, 1:30-2:30 p.m., in Bornstein Amphitheater. Visit BWHPikeNotes.org for more information.
ICD-10 Update about Delay As a result of the ICD-10 delay until at least Oct. 1, 2015, BWHC ICD-10 workgroups will review and revise current project timelines to improve communications, enhance education plans for provider and non-provider training and provide better coordination with Partners eCare teams on BWHC Epic rollout and training. These two projects, which now overlap, will allow for a robust education and operations strategy. Learn more at BWHPikeNotes.org. Contact BWHCICD10@partners.org with questions.